Program Manager

Hive Group, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid leave and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Hive Group, LLC is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to support a FEMA opportunity across the acquisition lifecycle. You will serve as the single point of contact for the Government CO and COR, providing leadership, direction, and financial oversight for all contractor work.

This HYBRID role requires regular reporting to FEMA Headquarters in DC and on-site presence at Hive Group Headquarters in McLean, VA at least one day per week, with flexibility based on operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical/business discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in program management.
• Experience leading acquisition and procurement lifecycle efforts.
• Experience with DHS programs at Level 1–3; FEMA experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex financial reporting and resources.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary interface for CO and COR to resolve technical and operational issues.
• Build knowledge of the client organization and manage day-to-day interactions.
• Implement productivity and quality standards and support strategic reviews.
• Provide technical/acquisition guidance, define success criteria, monitor progress.
• Forecast requirements, prepare budgets, schedule expenditures, manage funds.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation plans.
• Manage multi-task contracts, subcontracts, and multi-tier projects.
• Oversee overall management of orders and timely implementation of solutions.
• Organize and coordinate planning and production for assigned projects.
• Ensure quality products and services; manage personnel performance and discipline.

Skills

Acquisition lifecycle management

DHS program experience

FEMA experience

Financial reporting

Contract management

Independent work

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical/business discipline

Job description

Position Overview

Hive Group, a HUBZone-certified SDVOSB and multiple award-winning organization, is seeking a highly skilled Program Manager to support a current FEMA opportunity supporting the comprehensive acquisition lifecycle. The Program Manager serves as the single point of contact for the Government Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). This is a Key Personnel position Contingent upon contract award. You will provide comprehensive operational leadership, technical direction, and financial oversight for all contractor work performed under the engagement..

This position is a HYBRID position. The individual filling this role will be required to report to FEMA Headquarters located at 500 C Street, SW Washington D.C. 20472 on a regular basis, and will be required to be on-site at Hive Group Headquarters in McLean, Virginia at a minimum of one day per week, based on operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface for the CO and COR to resolve technical and operational problems.
• Build deep knowledge of the client's organization, manage day-to-day interactions, and set clear expectations.
• Implement productivity and quality standards while contributing to strategic reviews.
• Provide technical and acquisition-related guidance to contractor staff, define success criteria, and monitor project progress.
• Forecast requirements, prepare budgets, schedule expenditures, and manage funds using complex reporting mechanisms.
• Identify potential project risks early and execute strategic mitigation plans.
• Simultaneously manage multi-task contracts, subcontracts, and multi-tiered projects of varying complexities.
• Responsible for the overall management of order(s).
• Ensure that technical/financial solutions and schedules in the specific orders are implemented in a timely manner.
• Organize, direct and coordinate the planning and production of all activities associated with assigned order projects.
• Ensures quality products and services are delivered.
• Responsible for managing projects with various levels of technical complexity.
• Trains and directs employee work activities.
• Signs timecards, prepares performance reviews, handles discipline problems and has input to hiring and firing.

Position Constraints & Availability

• Must be available via telephone between 0800 and 1700 EST, Monday through Friday.
• Must respond to technical problem discussions or resolutions within two (2) hours of notification.
• Authority Delegation: Coordinate with a single designated alternate to ensure full operational authority during any absences.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Education, Management Sciences, Psychology, Human Resources, or a related technical/business discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 10 - 15 years experience
• Experience leading efforts through the acquisition and procurement lifecycle
• Experience with Level 1, 2, and 3 acquisition programs at DHS
• Experience within FEMA, other DHS components, or related agencies
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or under only general direction.
• Proven expertise managing complex financial reporting and resource allocations.
• Direct experience managing multi-task contracts and diverse subcontracts.
• Fluent in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the English language.
• Able to meet Department of Homeland Security background investigation.

Preferred Qualification

• Program Management Professional Certification or Equivalent

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated compensation range for this position is between $158,500 - $177,300 annually. Actual salary is determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s specialized skills, certifications, and years of experience relative to the area benchmarks.

Hive Group offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement contributions, paid leave, federal holidays, professional development opportunities, and lifestyle benefits.

A Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Hive Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff

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